Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the shuttle's safety systems insured that the bolts would not have exploded early.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration say that they do not know exactly what changes in the international station the Russians want.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said that its deployment was deemed essential.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said there was no immediate danger, so the craft did not need to return today.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the spacecraft was "right on target" for the rendezvous.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said a decision on the new launching date could be made in the next two weeks.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have said there was no apparent connection between the two malfunctions.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration were jubilant after the launching.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration called the brief ignition test on the launching pad a complete success.

Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the forecast there was for good weather.